{"id":16685,"date":"2017-11-03T09:00:59","date_gmt":"2017-11-03T09:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thevoiceoflondon.co.uk\/?p=16685"},"modified":"2017-11-03T09:00:59","modified_gmt":"2017-11-03T09:00:59","slug":"death-of-julian-aubrey-sparks-fear-for-the-lgbt-community-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/death-of-julian-aubrey-sparks-fear-for-the-lgbt-community-in-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Death of Julian Aubrey sparks fear for the LGBT community in London"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Credit: Yannis Papanastaspoulos<\/p><\/div>\n

Julian Aubrey, was found dead at his home in Earl’s Court on Monday afternoon after suffering multiple knife wounds.<\/p>\n

Aubrey, 55, was the\u00a0former co-chairman of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea LGBT liaison group.<\/p>\n

Voice of London spoke to two gay men from London to find out how safe they feel in London, following the news.<\/p>\n

Lewis King, 22, producer and director of the documentary \u2018Drag Undressed\u2019 said:<\/p>\n

\u201cIt puts into perspective that the LGBT+ community are still so far from equality. Yes we have pride marches and we have come a long way, but it still shows that in places we thought we were safe – such as London – we just aren’t. As someone who goes out in makeup and high heels, I put myself in even more of a risk. It’s does scare me but it won’t stop me.\u201d<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Credit: Lewis King.
Lewis marched in London’s pride event and is a keen LGBT+ activist<\/p><\/div>\n

Ricardo Pereira, 24, a social worker who immigrated to London from Portugal told The Voice of London:<\/p>\n

\u201cI came to london with a dream of being myself and feel safe. I’m gay and I’m proud, stories like this makes us (LGBT) think about our safety every time that we ‘shout’ that we’re gay.”<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Detectives are still appealing for witnesses to come forward surrounding the death of Julian Aubrey.<\/p>\n

You can call 020 8358 0200 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 if you have any information.<\/p>\n

Words: Charlotte Racher | Subbing: Michael Ward<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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